Senior Advisor, External Relations

Responsibilities

• Lead relationship building with the NWMO’s stakeholders at a provincial, national, and international level such as relevant industry groups, environmental organizations, civil society organizations (CSO), labour groups, think tanks, chambers of commerce etc. This role will not be responsible for stakeholders and CSOs in the NWMO’s siting areas.
• Lead, develop and implement the NWMO’s CSO and stakeholder relations strategy.
• Identify, manage and prepare for all external events and meetings with stakeholders, including securing speaking opportunities, managing sponsorships, and advising on exhibitor booth presence at events. 
• Serve as a NWMO representative in meetings with industry, partners and other stakeholders
• Serve as a NWMO representative at external events, conferences, and meetings.
• Identify opportunities for the NWMO to align with stakeholder priorities.
• Manage an internal stakeholder relations budget.
• Support other Civil Society Organization engagement efforts within the NWMO.
• Contribute to the NWMO’s visibility strategy, including leading the NWMO’s Executive leadership efforts.
• Assist with government relations initiatives as needed.
• Respond and prioritize stakeholder requests, questions, and concerns.
• Position the NWMO credibly and top-of-mind with government, industry and other stakeholder groups relevant to advancing NWMO priorities, developing and maintaining professional relationships and representing the NWMO at events and speaking opportunities.
• Develop strategies including the messages, activities, resources, and progress milestones to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Establish meaningful metrics to measure the outcomes of the strategy. Tracks and reports on progress.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• A 4 year university degree in communications, public relations or other suitable educational experience that aligns with job requirements.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience with external affairs, stakeholder/public relations and communications, ideally in the nuclear industry.
• Should have robust existing relationships/experience with environmental CSOs, labour groups, think tanks, chamber of commerce, etc.
• A good understanding of government relations. 
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the NWMO’s corporate messages, as well as priorities and approvals processes.  
• Proven background in political stakeholder management.
• Proven background in leading impactful stakeholder engagement programs.
• Experience or knowledge of regulatory process in Canada.
• Experience managing a budget.
• A real team player with the ability to interact and collaborate.
• Excellent written communications and the ability to write using a variety of styles.
• Good presentation and verbal skills.
• Strong strategically and operationally minded.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Proven experience of being able to take accountability and lead on projects or tasks.
• Ability to tackle new challenges, ask questions, and manage multiple projects.
• Confident and works well under pressure.

Other Requirements: 

• Bilingualism (French/English) would be a strong asset.
• Must be able to operate out of the Toronto office 3 days a week
• Must be able to travel when required for work.

Other Information

Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.

Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.

Current employees may continue working from their existing work location/arrangements until their role is required at site.

We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.

The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being.  As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce.  The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you require accommodation, please contact us. 

We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience to ensure full consideration.

The NWMO is committed to a fair, transparent, and efficient recruitment process. While we sincerely appreciate every expression of interest, only those candidates selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.